Cost of Living Calculator - Forrest City, Arkansas vs Jackson, Mississippi


The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 23.9% more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $68,174 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Jackson
than in Forrest City, Arkansas
Forrest City, AR vs Jackson, MS
Compared to Forrest City, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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